While there, the First Minister said getting more females into leading roles in business would help drive economic growth in Scotland

The visit also marked International Women’s Day and this year’s theme was ‘Make It Happen’, which the First Minister said Alison had done. She said:

“She was taught to knit by her mother, saw a gap in the market and put her skills to good use – she’s now looking to expand and grow her business. She is a role model for other women who harbour a dream to have their own business and be their own boss.”